Thank you, 2024 Cleanup Volunteers!
As we come to the end of another great year, we’d like to recognize the hard work volunteers have done cleaning up riverbanks and drains. Thank you to all of the businesses, organizations, classes and individuals that have reduced the amount of trash in and around the Red River which has the potential to degrade […]
Activity Tote Highlight: Would You Drink This Water?
Our hands-on educational activity totes can be checked out for FREE! Today we are highlighting Would You Drink This Water? During this activity kids find out if their senses can determine water quality by running an experiment where they judge the water off sight, smell and taste. Check out the activity here: https://www.riverkeepers.org/proj…/activity-tote-checkout Vocab words: […]
November Monthly Volunteer Series: Water Festival Activity Supply Prep
Join us for our volunteer series! The first Thursday of the month in the evening we will be hosting one of our ongoing volunteer projects. River Keepers staff will train you in at the beginning. Meet other River Keepers volunteers while helping the community LEARN, SUSTAIN and ENJOY the Red River! For November, meet us […]
Intern Spotlight
We’re excited to have Isabella Ternes with us this semester. She is originally from Bismarck, ND and is currently a senior at MSUM studying sustainability, multimedia journalism, and photojournalism. Someday she hopes to publish work with National Geographic. She is looking forward to learning more about sustainable practices related to the Red River this semester […]
Red River Water Festival Summary
“Walking around the Hjemkomst Center and grounds, you could feel the excitement of the 1550 fourth graders from 26 schools during the Red River Water Festival. Their eagerness to learn about all things water was reflected in their curious faces and intermittent giggles. The students were able to learn and experience a variety of topics […]
A River Story Stroll
Walk, learn, and read surrounded by nature in a Story Stroll at Viking Ship Park in Moorhead. From October 25 – November 4 can walk along the paved path and read the picture book, “A River!” by Marc Martin (recommended for ages 10 and under). This is a fun and free activity to do with […]
Celebrate Our Red
Join River Keepers for our 14th annual FUNdraiser, Celebrate Our Red, on Thursday, October 24 between 4:30 – 7 p.m at the Swiontek Center in Gate City Bank. There will be a unique silent auction, raffle, and wine pull. In addition, attendees can enjoy an hors d’oeurves buffet, beer, and wine. Purchase Your $50 Ticket by:* emailing Kimberly@riverkeepers.org* […]
Monthly Volunteer Series: October Fargo Drain Cleanup
Join us for our volunteer series! The first Thursday of the month in the evening we will be hosting one of our ongoing volunteer projects. River Keepers staff will train you in at the beginning. Meet other River Keepers volunteers while helping the community LEARN, SUSTAIN and ENJOY the Red River! Pre-registration is required: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/8050F4FADA929A3F94… For […]
Ironing Volunteers Needed for T-shirt Tote Project
Significant progress has been made over the past few months in transforming T-shirts into totes. This project was started to reduce the number of plastic bags found in or near the Red River. Totes are distributed for free and are used for outreach and education at local community events and stores. We have a few more boxes […]
August Many Thanks
Lil Anglers Clinic and DerbyThank you to all of the volunteers and participants who helped make the Lil Anglers Clinic and Derby a fun place to learn about fishing and enjoying the Red River while fishing! A special thank you to FM Walleyes Unlimited, Inc. members for sharing their fishing skills and knowledge to help make this […]